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consisting of or relating to pictures
that photojournalist is planning to do a primarily pictorial report on the famine in Africa
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as in graphic
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
she writes a very pictorial kind of poetry, using words the way a painter applies strokes of color
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Recent Examples of pictorial
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025
By contrast, animation foregrounds the pictorial, which is its own aesthetic doctrine.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The Filipino filmmaker delivers a pictorial fresco of the 16th century, at once a sensory immersion and an uncompromising political perspective on colonial violence.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 May 2025
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Adjective
Skims The actor stars in the pictorial, shot by Carin Backoff, with his fiancée, model Abby Champion.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025
By contrast, animation foregrounds the pictorial, which is its own aesthetic doctrine.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Noun
Image Sherald’s vertical portraits, by contrast, retain their pictorial charisma despite a certain repetitiveness.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The Filipino filmmaker delivers a pictorial fresco of the 16th century, at once a sensory immersion and an uncompromising political perspective on colonial violence.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pictorial
Noun
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Prototypes for the touring rig are currently being created in China, as the touring edition will feature an even bigger 10 meter structure.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
30 July 2025
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After launching a festival in Sydney in 2023, its first London edition kicks off June 2.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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King, whom Tyga shares with ex Blac Chyna, 37, smiled next to his dad, wearing striped shorts and a white graphic T-shirt.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Consider a vivid example that illustrates this principle.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Powell resurrects their vivid lives and artistry to paint a more humanizing picture of their legacy while exploring themes of sexuality, survival, grief and stardom.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Add extra blankets and sheets made from feathers, down, or wool to trap heat.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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General admission tickets include track entry, racing program and tip sheet, five beer tasters, access to specialty food for purchase and admission.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The photographic update comes a matter of weeks after Parker previewed new Tame Impala material during a surprise DJ set at Barcelona’s Nitsa Club.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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The sighting marks the first photographic evidence of a dhole in this area.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Sufficient descriptive information is available to assist in their recovery.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Here’s what to do instead: Use descriptive names, explain decisions in comments and log key events with proper context (user ID, request ID, error details and so on) to swiftly identify and resolve issues.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Most recently, the actress and one-time tabloid fixture led a revival of Tennessee Williams' Camino Real at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Madonna stepped up once more to offer support early in Paltrow’s stardom, after nude paparazzi photos of her and her then-boyfriend, Brad Pitt, were printed in the tabloids.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Stradivarius violins, renowned for their superior acoustics and visual beauty, have a certain mystique in the classical world.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Ripley hit the Riptide and scored a visual pinfall.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Pictorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictorial. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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